Over a week old!

Lots has happened! Yesterday when we held Joshua, we were able to snuggle closer to him.  We spend a lot of time watching him, feeding him and changing his diaper.  Matt's becoming quite a pro at diaper changing.  I'll feed him and Matt can change diapers...I love that idea.

I'm looking forward to losing the baby weight. It will be nice when people stop thinking I'm having a baby.  About a half dozen times I've been in the elevator and some bold human being asks me when I'm due or wishes me a "Happy Mother's Day" to an expecting mom.  It usually gets very uncomfortable for everyone else in the elevator when I tell this person that I delivered not too long ago.  That elicits an akward pause in the conversation.  However, just yesterday someone told me that she didn't think I looked like someone who just had a baby...FINALLY!

Today has been crazy.  We got to the NICU at about 8:30am.  We hung out with Joshua for a bit and then the doctors started doing their rounds.  We met Joshua's neurologist, got an update from his neonatologist, and an update on his incision from the neurosurgeon. 

The neurologist is waiting on an MRI for Joshua.  He is actually in the middle of it right now.  This will hopefully give the doctors a good idea if he has any brain abnormalities.  We'll most likely hear back from them tomorrow.

The neurosurgeon said that his incision looks like it's healing great.  He can be laid on his back which is important for his MRI.  But the best news is that we can finally hold him!  I mean actually hold him!  It was such a great feeling to finally cradle him in my arms.  It sure makes feeding him a whole lot easier too!

We also met with the physical therapist who taught us some stretches to do with Joshua's legs at home.  This will help keep his legs loose and limber. 

The orthopedic doctor came by and looked at him. Unfortunately we weren't there because it was during the hours that the NICU is closed.  We should be able to meet with him on Monday. 

As you can see...a busy day!  We're still at the hospital and a little exhausted.  Looking forward to getting the MRI results tomorrow and hopefully breaking out of here before too long!

-Kim and Matt